Awards and Progression Manager (Assessments)
Registry | Grade 8 | £51,000 - £56,000 | 15 months FTC
At this university, assessment isn’t just a process, it’s central to academic integrity, student success and institutional reputation. We are looking for an experienced Higher Education professional who wants more than operational delivery. This is a rare opportunity to shape how academic standards and student progression are managed across a globally recognised institution.
Essential Skills we're after:
- Direct leadership of an exams or assessments team (or strong aptitude and ability)
- Significant experience in assessments, progression and awards processes
- Strong regulatory experience and ability to interpret and apply rules
- Stakeholder management at all levels
The role
Every progression decision. Every confirmed award. Every certificate presented at Graduation.
They all pass through the frameworks, processes and governance that this role leads.
As Awards and Progression Manager, you will sit at the centre of the academic lifecycle, influencing policy, strengthening compliance, modernising systems and ensuring that assessment and progression processes are robust, fair, inclusive and future-focused.
You will work directly with the Academic Registrar and senior academic colleagues, advising on national policy developments, regulatory frameworks and best practice across the sector. Your expertise will inform institutional decision-making at the highest level.
This is not simply about maintaining processes. It is about:
- Driving continuous improvement in assessment governance
- Shaping policy in response to sector change
- Enhancing transparency and communication for students
- Strengthening regulatory compliance in an evolving HE landscape
- Leading a high-performing team through complex annual cycles
The Opportunity
This is a role for someone who enjoys complexity, who can see both the operational detail and the wider institutional picture.
You’ll be joining a strong Registry team at a time of enhancement and transformation, where your expertise will genuinely shape systems, influence culture and strengthen governance. Your work will have visible impact, from Board rooms to Graduation ceremonies.
If you are an experienced HE professional ready to take ownership of a critical institutional function, influence senior stakeholders and lead meaningful improvement in academic governance, this is your opportunity to make a lasting contribution.
Start Date: ASAP
Next steps: Reach out to y.okubet@gravitasgroup.com or on 07802244258 for a confidential chat.
